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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1910
Page
7
The death of ex Mayor Hibbard follows a brief decline marked by hoarseness and heart strain. He died peacefully holding his wife’s hand after a final whispered farewell. Citizens mourn as his political career and hoped Civil Service appointment falter amid financial distress.
The plan for tomorrow afternoon in Ton and Detroit has been postponed until after the funeral. The change affects attendees and any scheduled activities, pending rescheduling.
George A Hibbard Boston mayor and reformer dies after long illness caused by tuberculosis He failed to win Civil Service Commission appointment seen as this blow to heart and health The Boston leader served 1900 1908 and 1909 reform charter work and prior offices in state house and postmaster role
Ex Mayor Josiah Quincy mourns the death of George A. Hibbard, noting his four month post-term death ends a notable Boston political career. Quincy recalls Hibbard closed city records in February and helped revolutionize Boston government amid bitter controversies.
A terse excerpt praises the administration and the best traits of a mayor while noting clear poverty in the city, as observed through the City Mall. The fragment hints at evaluating leadership and urban conditions.
Ex Mayor Hart blames reform element for Hibbard's death saying he was an honest servant who did his best to aid Boston's prosperity. Hart notes Hibbard acted under the Finance Commission and that the reform faction is responsible for the tragedy.
The Boston Post bulletin first relayed the death of ex Mayor Hipbard to the public. Crowds along Paper Row heard the update on the Sunday after, with grief and sympathy voiced for his widow and family.
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